Cybersecurity Glossary

Vulnerability Management (VM)

Vulnerability management (VM) is the process of identifying, categorizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities to proactively defend against threats.

All vulnerability management should begin by identifying all of the assets within an IT ecosystem before attempting to test for vulnerabilities, or organizations may end up with significant blind spots. Unfortunately, the true extent of an organization’s attack surface is not identified by legacy security tools and processes, such as vulnerability scanners and penetration tests, yet many organizations operate as if that were the case. These legacy security tools do not have the means to identify previously unknown assets.

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Learning Center Vulnerability Management
What Is Vulnerability Management? Process, Tools & Tips

Vulnerability management is a comprehensive approach to identifying and reporting on security vulnerabilities in systems and the software they run.

Learning Center Vulnerability Management
Building Your Vulnerability Management Program: Practical Guide

A vulnerability management program is a proactive approach to identifying, reporting vulnerabilities in an organization's systems, networks, and infrastructure.

Resources Datasheets
Vulnerability Management with the CyCognito Platform

The CyCognito platform delivers proactive vulnerability management (VM) so you can eliminate the critical risks sophisticated attackers target first.

CyCognito Report

State of External Exposure Management, 2024 Edition

State of External Exposure Management Report

Critical vulnerabilities often hide in plain sight—especially in your web servers.

The report is a must-read for understanding today’s external risks and how to prioritize them effectively. Download the report to stay ahead of emerging threats and strengthen your security posture for 2025.

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